Dodge RAM 1500 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 458 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Dodge RAM 1500 across 18 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (128). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (28% of reports).
- 458fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 127 of 458 complaints (28%)
- Tank strap: mentioned in 33 of 458 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Dodge RAM 1500 at $1,300, and half of them between $710 and $1,700.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 335 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 458 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 6 an injury.
Dodge RAM 1500 fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 92 | 13% | 80,000 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 128 | 19% | 100,000 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 28 | 6% | 63,250 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 33 | 5% | 97,000 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 50 | 9% | 89,000 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 27 | 5% | 88,300 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 16 | 2% | 83,685 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 22 | 2% | 108,500 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 38 | 3% | 107,000 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 6 | 1% | 128,000 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 1 | 0% | 140 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 5 | 0% | 142,000 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 1 | 0% | 135,000 |
| 1999 RAM 1500 | 2 | 0% | 92,825 |
| 1998 RAM 1500 | 3 | 1% | 141,000 |
| 1997 RAM 1500 | 2 | 1% | 181,000 |
| 1996 RAM 1500 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1995 RAM 1500 | 3 | 1% | 183,647 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Dodge RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
RECALL COMPLIANCE FAILURE & RECALL REPORTING FRAUD BY AUTHORIZED DEALER Vehicle: Dodge Ram Truck Stellantis Corporate Case #: XXX/ XXX Authorized Dealership: The Faricy Boys Chrysler Jeep ([XXX]) Safety Defect & Non-Compliance Description: On XXX, my vehicle was brought to an authorized Mopar…
Fuel tank strap corroded due to environmental exposure to water and salt in West Virginia.
i CALLED MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER, BROWN MOTORS IN PETOSKEY MI., A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO TO HAVE A COUPLE OF UNCOMPLETED RECALLS PERFORMED. I TOOK MY TRUCK IN TO THE DEALER TODAY AND WAS NOTIFIED LATER THAT THEY COULD NOT PERFORM THE RECALL AND IT WOULD COST ME NEARLY $1700 TO PERFORM THE RECALL, MOSTLY…
There are multiple electrical issues Iâve had to trouble shoot over the past 4 months. As Iâve researched other people with the same issues online, Iâve bee seeing a lot about some recalls pertaing to electrical issues and fuel issues and so I am wondering if there are prior recalls that I…
While driving my Ram truck at approximately 55 MPH, the front gas tank strap failed, causing the front portion of the fuel tank to drop below the vehicleâs body. Upon inspection, I found that the strap securing the tank had detached from its connection point on the frame. The failed part is…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge RAM 1500s have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 458 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Dodge RAM 1500. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge RAM 1500 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Dodge RAM 1500?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $710 and $1,700), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Dodge RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 127 of 458 complaints, followed by “tank strap” (33).
Other Dodge RAM 1500 problems
- Power Train problems (2,382)
- Air Bags problems (2,208)
- Structure problems (2,020)
- Electrical System problems (1,377)
- Suspension problems (848)
- Steering problems (833)
- Engine problems (740)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (599)
See all Dodge RAM 1500 problems.